Parting is such sweet sorrow!! The last race of the PRC Winter 5k Race Series went out like a lion on February 10th, and we were greeted with beautiful weather. Unfortunately, the January race of the series brought in some winter weather which kept many participants (myself included) home in warm beds. The February race was a welcome change, with dry (for the most part) running paths, relatively warm winter temps, very little wind, and…
When you register for the PRC Winter 5k Series, you’ll hear the “Never Let Winter Win” slogan, and I’m here to tell you – they mean it. In the years I’ve run this race (and I’ve missed very few of them) there has been a lot of bad weather, and Run With Paula Events always shows up for all of us. Always. I mean, this running streak exists for a reason. We all started hearing…
The PRC Winter 5k Series is back, and it kicked off this December with holiday cheer and smiles from all. I’ve run this series for several years now and it’s a great way to stay motivated in the months when there aren’t a lot of race options. And WHY aren’t there a lot of race options, you may ask? Because people don’t like running when it’s cold and dark and wet and maybe even icy.…
I’ve participated in the Silver Falls Trail Runs several years now, so I feel like I’m an expert on the subject. The two biggest things you need to know about this Run Wild Adventures race is that the weather is unpredictable and possibly horrible and that it might be one of the most beautiful races you will ever experience in Oregon. Here are my best tips and tricks for you if you’re up to the…
Halloween is my favorite time of year and there’s no better way to celebrate it than to go out and do a race. There are several to choose from in the Pacific Northwest, and Fall really is a great season to showcase all the beauty of the changing leaves and the crisp weather. This year was the first time I’d done The Scary Run 5k/10k/Half Marathon and I heard I could expect flat roads and pretty…
If you’ve never been to Ashland, you really need to add it to your list of places to visit in Oregon. It’s a cute little town, reminiscent of Bend before it got so trendy and big, and it’s got some great little shops and restaurants. It also hosts the Rogue Marathon/Half Marathon/10k in the Fall, and I was happy to spend a weekend away with some friends to run in the Half this year.…
Signing up for an evening race means a definite good thing and a possible bad thing. The definite good is avoiding a way-too-early alarm clock for the start time. The possible bad thing (especially in the summer) is a way-too-hot temperature outside. For the Sunset 5K this year, I scored the good and just a little bit of the bad. The Sunset 5K/10K started at 7pm on Friday evening, as part of the kick-off of…
I’ve never met anyone who did an Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k who didn’t have a great time. The positive atmosphere is contagious, and everyone gets to celebrate their “why” for running, whatever that might be for them. It had been awhile since I’d been able to clear my schedule for one of these Fun Run 5ks, (they start at 10:00AM on Saturdays and I’m often done with my run by then) but on Saturday…
Everything about my start for the Couve Clover Run was in a rush. I signed up just a week before the event (after a good experience at another St. Patrick’s Day-ish race). I was late getting out of the house on race morning. The packet pick-up lines were extra-long with groups and families. And my needed pre-start porta-potty required a line that took about 20 minutes. Quick Side Note to Why Racing: If seven of…
It’s important to understand and appreciate history. For instance, I find the history of the Hagg Lake Mud Runs to be super interesting, knowing its rich past, and all the greats who have both run the course, and run the operation over the last 22 years. For instance, Run Oregon’s own Kelly Barten was once race director, as was Todd Janssen of Go Beyond Racing, who is often seen managing the aid station at the…
